Coney Island history

Aug
25

Was Coney Island’s ‘Incubator Doctor’ Martin Couney A Fraud?

Photo via Coney Island History ProjectMuch ink has been spilled about Dr. Martin Couney, the famed — or infamous — incubator doctor,
2 min read
Sep
18

Remember When Incubator Babies Were A Coney Island Attraction?

Luna Park 1878-[1930?] (Photo by Brooklyn Visual Heritage [http://www.brooklynvisualheritage.org/luna-park-0])Coney Island Hospital [http://www.nyc.
1 min read
Jul
31

20 Historic Photos Of Coney Island Beach Goers That Will Brighten Your Day

An aerial view of Coney Island in the 1930s. (Photo via Brooklyn Visual Heritage [http://www.brooklynvisualheritage.org/coney-island-20])As
5 min read
Mar
27
Landmarks Preservation Commission May Reconsider Bid To Make Coney Island Boardwalk A Scenic Landmark

Landmarks Preservation Commission May Reconsider Bid To Make Coney Island Boardwalk A Scenic Landmark

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is open to revisiting the idea of making the Riegelmann Boardwalk a scenic landmark, reports
2 min read
Jul
10
Neighbor Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Rink Coming To Prospect Park Tomorrow

Neighbor Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Rink Coming To Prospect Park Tomorrow

Dianna Carlin, a Ditmas Park resident better known as Lola Star [http://lolastar.com/], is bringing the glitz and glamour
4 min read
May
01

Looking Back At The RKO Tilyou Theater And One Of Coney Island’s Founding Families

The RKO Tilyou Theater. Built in the 1920s and now destroyed. It represents the rise of Coney Island as an
2 min read
Oct
03

Coney Island In The 1970s, History And Pictures

Source: The Wall BreakersConey Island is currently on the upswing, albeit in a contained corporate sort of way [/coney-island-attracting-fancy-new-businesses-and-chains/], but
2 min read
Jun
28

The History Of Manhattan Beach And Brighton Beach

Moving the Brighton Beach Hotel (Source: New York Public Library via ny.curbed.com)In the 1870s, Manhattan Beach and
3 min read
Aug
10

TOMORROW: Live Music, Entertainment & Interactive History At Coney’s 2nd Annual History Day

Source: Thirsty Girl ProductionsIt’s time to get your history on and tap into your databank of Coney Island trivia
2 min read
Jun
23

Coney Maven Signs Copies Of His Newest Book

Source: Barnes & NobleYou think you know Coney Island? Think you got the whole history of America’s most famous
1 min read